Liverpool have reportedly set Caoimhin Kelleher's asking price in excess of £20m amid suggestions Brentford have expressed an interest in his signature.
The Reds lifted the Premier League title in front of a packed Anfield crowd on Sunday before parading it around the city of Liverpool on Monday.
Boss Arne Slot has surpassed all expectations, especially considering Federico Chiesa was his only signing in the entirety of 2024-25.
However, with the summer transfer window fast approaching, rumours are circulating that he could be prepared to let a number of players leave Anfield in order to finally begin moulding the squad in his own image.
The Liverpool Echo claim that Brentford have expressed a desire to sign goalkeeper Kelleher, but the Bees will also reportedly face competition from Bayer Leverkusen.
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Upheaval at the back
Kelleher has not always found it easy to get playing time ahead of Alisson Becker, with the Irishman making just 67 appearances for Liverpool, and it is not surprising that he would look for pastures new.
The goalkeeper is not the only player likely to leave the club considering the futures of a number of players in the backline are also in doubt.
First-choice centre-back Ibrahima Konate only has one year left on his contract, and he has strongly been linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Real are set to bring departing right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold to the continent, while left-back Kostas Tsimikas has been touted as a potential target for Leeds United.
Centre-backs Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah have struggled with playing time for various reasons - with injuries limiting the former's minutes - and it is difficult to see them being satisfied with their current roles.
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Can Liverpool replace their backline?
The Reds are likely to bring in Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, with the Dutchman set to compete with Conor Bradley for a spot on the right side of defence.
While veteran left-back Andrew Robertson has been criticised in recent seasons, he could have more impact if his minutes were shared with Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, who is said to be the team's top target on the left.
Konate would be difficult to replace directly given few centre-backs are as athletic and commanding as the Frenchman, but Liverpool could decide to keep him for the remainder of his contract if they wished to avoid adding a central defender to their summer transfer list.
Lewis Nolan
